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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony A6300

 Galaxy Camera 2 A6300 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A6300 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A6300

 Galaxy Camera 2 A6300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A6300.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A6300.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6300 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6300 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony A6300 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony A6300 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
75
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony A6300
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Sony A6300 Vlogging advice
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
35
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A6300
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha a6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-02 2016-02-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 400 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $889